Good And Evil Flashcards
What is “good”
Morally right
What is “evil”
Opposite of good. Something that causes harm
What is “moral evil”
Suffering caused by humanity
What is “intrinsic evil”
Something that is considered evil no matter what
What is “natural evil”
Suffering caused by natural occurrences
What is “suffering”
A result of evil
What is “the devil”
The serpent
“Fallen angel” -Thomas Aquinas
What is the fall of man?
Adam and Eve were kicked out of heaven for disobeying God
What is “original sin” (2 quotes)
The first time God was disobeyed. Now all children are born with it so have to be baptised
“As sin entered the world through one man… Death came to all men because all sinned” -Romans bible
“Cursed is the ground because of you”
What is “redemption”
To be cleansed of sins and to be brought back to one with God
What is “Eucharist”
Christian ceremony with bread and wine in memory of the last supper
What is a conscience ?
“Voice of God within” - Cardinal Newman
Why do Christians believe people suffer? (6)
Moral evil Abuse of free will Test of faith Punishment Ineffable plan Devil did it (job)
Free will defence?
Richard Swineburne
“God does not want robots”
Genesis “God gave man free will”
Ineffable plan?
God is greater than everything so we are fools if we think we can understand him. He knows best and we should trust him.
“He plays an ineffable game of his own devising” - terry Pratchett -atheist
If it is a game it is cruel -suffering !!
Suffering stat?
37,000 under fives die of disease everyday
Inconsistent triad?
J.L.Mackie
If God is omnipotent and omnibenevolent then why does evil exist?
Why is it okay to suffer and be poor? (Christian and Muslim response)
“Blessed are you poor for yours is the kingdom of God”
“All evil and suffering will be compensated in heaven so there is no actual evil at all” - Adam Deene
How might a Christian respond to evil and suffering (6 marks)
Pray
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective”
Join a charity
“Do to others as you’d have them to do to you”
Do nothing as God is testing their faith
(Book of job)
How might a Christian cope with suffering? (5)
Pray Go to church Seek aid Accept it as "yours is the kingdom of God" Think God is testing faith
How might it be argued that natural evil does not happen by chance?
Natural evil could be stopped by God. If he is all loving and all powerful he could stop it. This suggests he lets it happen or causes it
Adam and Eve caused it
“Cursed is the ground because of you”
Three reasons for moral behaviour?
Bible
Conscience
Faith in Christ
How does the bible encourage Christians to act morally?
Ten Commandments.
Sermon on the mount.
How to be what God wants you to be
Why might the bible teaching Christians to act morally not work?
It contradicts itself
E.g.
“An eye for an eye”
“You have heard it said an eye for an eye but I say to turn the other cheek”
